MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

MANUFACTURERS’ LITERATURE

Storage building brochure

Safety Storage Inc. announces the availability of a four-page color brochure describing its line of relocatable safety storage buildings for chemicals and haz mats.

The brochure addresses the construction and safety features of the buildings. A table outlines specifications for all three models.

Building models range in size from 8 to 22 feet in length and have capacities ranging from 7,000 to 20,000 pounds of materials. A steel spill-containment subfloor to prevent escape of stored materials is part of all buildings, and all interior surfaces are coated with a corrosion-resistant epoxy liner.

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Mobile communications brochure

Coded Communications Corp.’s Reporter IV mobile communications system is featured in a brochure from the company.

According to the company, Reporter IV produces automatic radio identification for all voice and data transmissions. The dispatcher can selectively call an individual or group and a call light will illuminate in the appropriate mobile unit. It’s available with an array of Coded fleet status software or can be integrated with existing computeraided dispatch (CAD) systems.

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Absorbent bulletin

A technical bulletin on SorbaSet, a universal absorbent/solidifier from OMNI-Division of Ajax, describes the product’s uses and abilities.

SorbaSet Spill Pillows are featured in the bulletin. The pillows absorb acids, caustics, solvents, and other liquid wastes, and then harden and solidify the absorbed spill. No special tools or equipment are required.

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Protective clothing brochure

Elliot Glove Co. introduces its line of protective clothing, which can withstand high heat and handle hot materials, in a four page brochure.

The characteristics and suggested temperature ranges are listed for 19 glove styles. Aprons, coveralls, boots and hoods are also described; information on various clothing materials is provided.

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SCBA literature

Literature about the new Ranger II SCBA, which is offered in 30and 60-minute air capacities, is available from International Safety Instruments. The four-page booklet provides specifications and ordering information about cylinders and Ranger II SCBA models.

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Telecommunications brochure

A brochure about Community Alert Network, a telecommunications service which can notify people in a targeted area during an emergency, is available from the company.

Using a series of computers and recorded messages, the system contacts and informs the specified community about any emergency situation, such as floods, industrial accidents, and emergency personnel alerts.

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Power train brochure

A four page, color brochure from Mack Trucks, Inc. describes the company’s integrated power train, including engines, clutch, transmissions, axles and suspensions. Charts, cutaway illustrations, photographs and schematic drawings depict the brochure’s subjects.

The brochure, “The Mack Advantage,” discusses the 11 litre inline six and the 16.4 litre V-8 engines. Both incorporate the Chassis Mounted Charge Air Cooling system, which reduces engine inlet air temperatures to 110 degrees or lower.

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Hand protection catalogue

Granet’s 32-page catalogue features a large selection of hand protection products, including nitrile rubber-stitched and coated gloves.

The company’s PVC foul weather gear, disposable gloves, boots, aprons, and miscellaneous safety products and programs complete the catalogue.

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Tanker literature

A list of specifications on the Firehorse 6×6 Fire Tanker is available from Continental Engineering & Sales.

This tanker/pumper is designed for fire protection in remote, hard-to-reach areas, yet has freeway speed capabilities.

The literature provides information on the Firehorse’s pump, pump panel, tank, body, compartments, modular construction, chassis, and electrical equipment.

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Turbo pump brochure

Gilkes Inc. has released a brochure on its turbo pump, a portable unit equipped to handle highly flammable liquids.

The brochure describes the pump’s prime mover and the pump itself; its mechanical seal compatibility; and a typical application of the pump handling a flammable liquid emergency. The pump’s specifications are included in the brochure.

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Hand entrapped in rope gripper

Elevator Rescue: Rope Gripper Entrapment

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Delta explosion

Two Workers Killed, Another Injured in Explosion at Atlanta Delta Air Lines Facility

Two workers were killed and another seriously injured in an explosion Tuesday at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near the Atlanta airport.